2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 911 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Porsche | Willys-Overland |
Model | 911 | Rural |
Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |